A Durham man has been sentenced for his involvement with child pornography.
GREENSBORO, N.C. – William Lee Ebenstein, 57, was sentenced to 144 months in prison, 10 years of supervised release, a $10,000.00 fine, and a $100.00 special assessment for receiving child pornography.
Court documents revealed that Ebenstein used the Internet to receive child pornography.
United States District Judge Catherine C. Eagles imposed the sentence.
The case was investigated by the Duke University Police Department, Durham Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Anand Ramaswamy.
Ebenstein’s sentencing occurred on June 5, 2014, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The exact criminal charges brought against Ebenstein were receiving child pornography.
The defendant’s involvement with child pornography has severe consequences, including the destruction of families and communities.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting children from exploitation.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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